Oxidising And Reducing Agents

Question 1

Which compounds tend to be oxidising agents and why ?

Answer 1

Compounds containing metal ions in a high oxidation state as they have a higher tendency to undergo reduction making them better oxidising agents

Question 2

Which compounds tend to be reducing agents and why ?

Answer 2

Compound a containing metal ions in a low oxidation state because these are more likely to undergo oxidation making them good reducing agents